Tell us what you think about your town
We want to know what you think about the town. What is its best feature? What would you change? How would you sum up Longtown in three words? We've been out and about finding out what you think about your town.
"The place has a real character and some real characters too"
Nigel Williamson, Manager of Longtown Memorial and Community Centre
"Longtown is friendly and a unique town"
PC Alasdair Wright, one of the community officers working out of Longtown Police Station
"It's got a little bit of everything that you need"
Julie Fletcher, Longtown and Bewcastle Children's Centre
New head teacher, Paul Fussell prepares for a new term
Paul Fussell,33, takes over the reigns at Longtown Primary School this summer.
Some familiar faces
A look back at the last year in Longtown - Some events you may remember. Photos taken by the Times & Star.
Rotary chief Chris steps down
THE president of Brampton and Longtown Rotary Club has stepped down after a year in which it raised and spent £10,000 for local charities.
Great-grandma Carol wins £70,000 at the bingo
A great-grandma from Longtown has hit the jackpot and won £70,000 in a bingo game.
Let’s all line dance in memory of our pal John
A LONGTOWN couple are holding a line dancing fundraiser today in memory of their friend who died of prostate cancer earlier this year.
Saviour of Longtown’s flower show retires after four decades
A MAN who helped save Longtown’s flower show from extinction nearly 40 years ago is to retire from running the event.
